NBA 2K12: Game of the Year Edition hits the court next month

If you can’t get enough of NBA 2K12, or you just haven’t had the chance to grab a copy, 2K Sports today confirmed that NBA 2K12: Game of the Year Edition is scheduled to hit the court on March 11th.

The GotY Edition will available at Best Buy exclusively for a limited time and will feature the Legend’s Showcase add-on content, and commemorative poster with Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

Take a look at the packaging below along with the announcement.

2K Sports today announced that the NBA 2K12: Game of the Year Edition will be available on March 11, 2012 for $49.99 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system.

For a limited time, the package will be available exclusively at Best Buy stores nationwide. It includes a full retail version of NBA 2K12, the previously released Legend’s Showcase add-on content and a commemorative poster featuring Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

“We’re always committed to giving our fans great value,” said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. “This is a great opportunity to not only get your hands on NBA 2K12, but the terrific Legend’s Showcase content as well. Gamers and basketball fans alike will love this package.”

NBA 2K12 is the latest installment of the top-rated and top-selling NBA video game simulation franchise* and winner of 26 Sports Game of the Year awards.

Legends Showcase enhances NBA 2K12 by allowing gamers to select from more than 300 of the NBA’s all-time greatest players, including Jordan, Bird, Johnson and Dr. J, and compete in authentic pick-up games from 1-on-1 up to 5-on-5. Legends Showcase also features mini-games, such as 21 and H-O-R-S-E, along with other new features like the 2-on-2 Teammate Challenge and 3-on-3 Era Challenge.

Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio, NBA 2K12: Game of the Year Edition is rated E for everyone by the ESRB and will be available on March 11, 2012.